6 Podcasts to Keep You on the Cutting Edge of Medical Technology

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As a student keenly interested in medicine you most likely read blogs, magazines, and maybe even medical journals. Is that enough though? It might be, but there are still other resources available to you.

While reading various healthcare articles is a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies, another great way to stay up to date is through podcasts.

Podcasts have been around for years, but it’s only within the last several years or so that their popularity has really taken off. There are podcasts for virtually every interest imaginable, but if you're excited about staying current in health and medical technology trends, then you’re in luck. Here we've put together the 6 best medical technology podcasts you should subscribe to today.

HiMSS Podcasts

HiMMS is the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and they produce podcasts which deal with transforming health through technology. Their podcasts are easily digestible at less than 15 minutes each, yet chock full of information on anything from the importance of electronic health records to case studies on successful uses of technology and using measurements to determine quality of care. Their main focus is on the expansion and use of electronic health records, something which could be very important to anyone looking into medical assisting or even current practice managers or practice IT managers.

The podcast is available at their site or through iTunes.

Scientific American - Medical Technology/Health/Technology

Scientific American is a highly respected monthly publication which also produce a long list of short-form podcasts. Their popular 60-Second series includes the 60-Second Health Podcast which deals with the latest in health and medical news, as well as covering some innovations in medical technology. They also have a more broad technology podcast, the 60-Second Tech Podcast, which covers current news on technology including medical technology and healthcare IT.

All these podcasts are available on their sites at 60-Second Health or 60-Second Tech along with their Medical Technology section.

Medical Practice Trends

This podcast, also short form, deals with practice management strategies and solutions. It covers technology issues, especially with experts on electronic medical records, security, and other typical IT issues which healthcare workers and office managers must face. There are more than 50 podcasts currently available, and at about 5-10 minutes each, they make for ideal listening when going for a short walk or car ride.

The full catalog is available on their site or on iTunes.

Ochsner Medical Technology Podcasts

These podcasts are about 15 minutes long and are produced at the Ochsner On Air library of Community Health. The podcast's talks are given by highly qualified experts and discuss all sorts of healthcare related topics – from the complex to the ordinary. The discussions are given in a straightforward way and are easy to understand even for those just getting into the field. Some of the topics deal with very specific types of technologies (i.e., laser eye surgery) while others are more general.

The podcast is available on their site.

Healthcare Tech Talk

Healthcare Tech Talk discusses issues surrounding technology being used to deliver healthcare services, including healthcare IT issues. The podcasts are hosted by Terry Baker and Kelley Hill, who work full-time in a healthcare and technology environment. Their guests include subject matter experts and clinicians and they have frank talks about the latest developments in electronic health records, the new health information exchanges under the ACA, and even jobs in healthcare and medical IT.

The podcast is available on their site, on iTunes, and Stitcher.

Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Podcast

This is a fairly new, but promising podcast. There are currently three episodes available, but they're developing a series of podcasts in conjunction with another healthcare podcast provider. These podcasts explore the most pressing and challenging healthcare technology issues we face today. These podcasts are longer form and would be ideal for long commutes, when you’re out for a jog, or anytime you have an hour available to be absorbed in the topic.

The podcast is available on their site or through iTunes.

These are some of the best podcasts that deal almost exclusively with medical technology and current trends, but there are tons of other healthcare and technology related podcasts available. If there are any podcasts you love to listen to, please let us know in the comments. We’d love to learn about other great healthcare and technology podcasts!